Shloka 6.126.40

पुष्पकविमानयात्रा—सेतुबन्धादि-दर्शनम् (Pushpaka Aerial Journey and Survey of Sacred Landmarks)

Devanagari script

एषासादृश्यतेपम्पानलिनीचित्रकानना ।। ।।त्वयाविहीनोयत्राहंविललापसुदुःखितः ।

Transliteration

eṣā sā dṛśyate pampā nalinī citrakānanā | tvayā vihīno yatrāhaṃ vilalāpa suduḥkhitaḥ ||

Translation

There is that Pampā—its lotus-filled waters and varied woods—where, bereft of you, I lamented in bitter grief.

Context

"Here is seen lovely woods and Pampa waters. I lamented here, separated from you."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā
• Pampā (lake/region)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Truthfulness of emotion aligned with duty: Rāma admits grief without abandoning righteous effort, showing that dharma can include endurance through sorrow.

What is the narrative situation?

From the aerial car, Rāma points out Pampā and recalls his earlier lament there during separation from Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Perseverance: despite intense sorrow, Rāma continued the dharmic quest to find Sītā.